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The Stony Brook School

OURMISSION

The Stony Brook School is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership

CHARACTERBEFORECAREER

“Education without character is a dangerous thing For character, not intellectual agility, is the source of right living. But character itself has a source. It springs not from moral maxims, rules of conduct, proverbs, or thou-shalt-nots. Its derivation is higher. It grows out of religious experience that is the result of the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Frank E. Gaebelein Founding Head of School

OurAcademicVision

Academic Excellence: Since 1922, teachers at The Stony Brook School have been challenging students to pursue moral character and spiritual growth through an academic program committed to excellence in all things. Dr. Frank Gaebelein explained in his inaugural address to students and faculty, “The central aim of this school is to correlate Christian principles, the great and eternal verities, with education of a type high enough to merit intimacy with such exalted ideals.” Our teachers promote study of God’s world as a pursuit charged with spiritual and moral purpose, maintaining a world-class curriculum and standards designed to bring out the best in our students.

Integration of Faith and Learning: The Stony Brook curriculum is devoted to seeking out and understanding God as He is revealed through both his word and His creation: as Dr. Gaebelein put it, the integration of faith and learning. Our science labs, art studios, and humanities seminars are all devoted to seeking out God’s goodness, truth, and beauty in all things – including the best that has been thought and said across world history and culture. Our curriculum retains the hallmarks of the classical Western tradition, from Homer to Shakespeare to Dante to Milton, but also intentionally exposes students to thinkers and writers from all global cultures and traditions. This vision of passing along the received wisdom of scripture and culture is perhaps best captured by the ancient concept of paideia: the training of a citizen to engage with culture with wisdom and virtue.

Character Before Career: When schools seek academic excellence that is not moored to a larger vision of human flourishing, they produce graduates with mere skill who lack the virtue and purpose to serve God and neighbor. This conviction is put quite pointedly in the school’s motto: “Character Before Career.” Character formation at The Stony Brook School is woven into the fabric of our entire program. Our focus on "Character Before Career" is reflected in the design of our curriculum, the passion and skill of our teachers, and the very ethos and “feel” of our community.

Wisdom for the World: Great education must go beyond quizzes and lesson plans: it must bear fruit. Stony Brook students will spend hours of their days building in our cutting edge STEM lab, creating at the potter’s wheel, or harmonizing with their peers in our award-winning chorus. The education our graduates receive may prepare them for the rigors of college, but it also prepares them to live lives of service, creation, and discipline in their future careers and communities.

ACADEMICS

Graduation Requirements

Diploma with Honors, High Honors, or Highest Honors

Students must earn the following GPA and minimum honors/AP/Advanced course counts to qualify for these graduation honors. Further, no student may earn a final mark below a 2.0 during senior year. Please see the Student Handbook for more details.

ACADEMICS

Cum Laude Society

The Cum Laude Society was originally founded in 1906 to honor students who have demonstrated academic excellence, good character, honor, and integrity in all aspects of school life. The Stony Brook School chapter was instituted in 1930. Up to 20% of the senior class may be inducted into the Society.

Eligibility for seniors requires the following:

A combined junior-senior grade-point average of 4.0 or higher (senior grades are calculated by using end of Semester 1 grades and Mid-Semester 2 grades)

Successful completion of at least three AP courses

Successful completion of at least three four-year sequences in Mathematics, Science, World Languages, or Art

No final grade below a “C”

The School Chapter and the Dean of Students select honorees. Discipline, including Restoration Plans (other than a Restoration Plan for the first 4 detentions) earned in the current year, and/or attendance concerns will disqualify otherwise eligible students. For one-year seniors, only the senior grade-point average is considered for Cum Laude purposes. In addition, oneyear seniors must enroll in three advanced or AP courses during their senior year and have no final grade below a “C”.

Honor Roll

Honor Rolls are determined at the end of each semester. A student qualifies for the Honor Roll if no grade is below a C and the following GPA requirements are met:

Honor Roll = 3.0 - 3.499

High Honor Roll = 3.5 - 3.999

Head of School Honor Roll = 4.0 and above

Summer Courses

The Stony Brook School offers summer classes through Gravitas and does not accept credit from other institutions for classes offered through Gravitas Although summer course grades go on student transcripts, they are not factored into the student’s GPA.

If a student wishes to take a course for credit that is not offered through Gravitas, that student must receive approval from the Academic Dean and the Department Chair before registering for the course.

For an approved summer course to count on a student’s SBS transcript, official transcripts for that course must be given to the Registrar by August 15 Students should register for next year’s SBS courses as if they did not complete their summer work. After the Registrar receives the summer transcript, the student’s schedule will be changed to reflect completion of the summer course

Transfer Credit

No current SBS student will receive credit for a course offered from an outside institution, whether during the academic year or the summer, unless they receive written permission from the Academic Office prior to registering for the course.

GPA Minimum

To graduate, the combined Junior-Senior minimum grade point average must not be lower than 2.0. For one-year seniors a 2 0 GPA is necessary for graduation

ACADEMICS

Textbooks

Textbooks may be purchased through the online bookstore beginning in early July. You may choose to purchase your textbooks from any online vendor using the ISBN numbers found on the School’s textbook list. Exact editions or translations are required.

Textbook lists will be emailed to families in July. The list will also appear on the online bookstore, the School website, and on the Portal’s Resources page.

If you are a resident of Suffolk County or another county in New York, then some of your textbooks may be provided free of charge through the BOCES Nonpublic School Textbook program. Please contact your local school district for more information or call the Academic Office at (631)751-1800.

*Please note that availability of BOCES books varies and the state cannot guarantee they will be available In recent years, their availability has not been dependable Purchasing your textbooks is the only method of guaranteeing delivery prior to the start of school.

Summer Reading

All English and History courses have a summer reading and/or writing assignment due during the first week of class. Additionally, Advanced Placement courses may require students to do some work in advance.

All summer reading assignments will be communicated to families early in the summer. All students will need to purchase their summer reading books themselves using the provided ISBN numbers. Exact editions are required.

Course Nomenclature

Courses in The Stony Brook School’s catalog are labeled according to the below table. All courses with AP, Advanced, or Honors nomenclature will be graded on the Honors grading scale.

COURSEREGISTRATION

Course Load

Returning students sign up for the next year’s classes in April of the year before. It is important that all students make accurate requests in April, as we craft all student schedules accordingly. While there is an add/drop period in the fall semester, students should not plan on widespread availability during that period.

Number of Courses Per Semester

SBS has 8 academic periods (A-H period). Students are recommended to take six courses each semester. The remaining two periods will be scheduled as either study halls or free periods.

The minimum number of classes is 5 per semester, though students will be assigned at least one study hall if they take only five classes.

Students may take up to 7 classes per semester provided the 7th course is a low-homework course or a graduation requirement such as Health & Human Flourishing.

No student may take 8 academic courses at any time. AP science labs do not count toward the course total, as they only meet once per week. No student may take more than one AP science course in a given year.

All low-homework courses are designated with [LH] next to them in this catalog. This designation means there is an average of less than 15 minutes of homework assigned per class meeting. These classes may still have tests or projects.

Please note that students with a GPA below a 3.2 may not take more than 1 AP course or 3 honors courses in a year without permission from the Academic Office. Students with a GPA below a 3.6 may not take more than 3 AP courses without permission from the Academic Office.

Placement

For new students only, initial placement in Math and, in some cases, World Language, is determined by a skills test and/or transcript evaluation. Placement in Science courses is determined by transcript evaluation. English, History, and Bible courses are determined by grade level, with exceptions made for students who have already completed an equivalent course at another institution.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites are listed in each course description. The Registration and Advising Team will consult with the faculty and advisors to determine the conduciveness of a student’s total course load to his or her academic success and overall flourishing. The team reserves the right to deny access to a course for which that student has met the prerequisite and has received a teacher recommendation, in order to serve the best interest of the student.

If a student does not meet the prerequisite for a class, they may petition the Department Chair and teacher of the course. The Academic Office will not make exceptions to the Course Catalog’s prerequisites.

COURSEREGISTRATION

Evaluation Process

After students have requested their courses, the Advising and Registration Team will evaluate all requests. We cannot guarantee that a student will be able to take all the courses they requested.

First, the team confirms that students have met the prerequisites for taking each course that they signed up for.

Second, if applicable, the team decides whether a student may take more than one course in a given field of study simultaneously. Students who have earned A’s in their prior courses in that subject area are sometimes permitted to take an advanced course along with its prerequisite simultaneously. For example, a student who has earned an A in Biology Honors may be allowed to take Chemistry Honors and AP Biology the next year. Similarly, students earning an A in Algebra I are sometimes allowed to take Geometry and Algebra II Honors simultaneously.

Third, the team evaluates the total course load of the student. While a student may meet the prerequisites to sign up for multiple AP or honors courses, the evaluation team may determine that the total load is too much for that student to carry and require the student to replace some AP or honors courses with less demanding courses. The team may use PSAT scores, GPA, teacher recommendations, section enrollment limits, and the preferences of the student to determine which of the requested AP and honors courses a student may take.

Fourth, the team evaluates the viability of the schedule a student has selected. In some cases, students will not be able to fit a requested course into their schedules.

Enrollment Limits & Rescheduling

In the event a course is overenrolled, the Advising and Registration Team must give priority to meet section enrollment limits. Top priority will be based on seniority (seniors, then juniors, etc.), graduation requirements, and students who were unenrolled from another class.

In World Languages, preference will be given to students who a) have the ability to complete the full sequence of levels 1-3 and b) have not already started another language track at SBS. Students asking to switch languages will be considered after new student registration, and will be allowed if space permits. A random lottery may be used if there are limited seats available.

For an AP or honors course, the Advising Team will also consider GPA and a demonstrated history of success in rigorous courses. Any remaining slots may be filled by a random lottery after this point.

If the Advising and Registration Team denies a student’s requested course of study, a member of the team will contact the student to determine a viable course of study. We will make every effort to communicate these conflicts as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about advising, registration, or scheduling, please use the Registrar email address: registrar@sbs.org.

Academic Advising

Each school year, all freshman students will meet with their advisor and a member of the Academic Office to plan out their courses for the rest of their time at SBS. Although this plan is highly flexible, it is an important step in the process of matching a students’ course load with their passions and goals.

A link to the Graduation Plan can be found on the Portal. All students may create such a plan with a member of the Academic Office at any time by making an appointment with the Registrar.

COURSEOFFERINGS

Math

Pre-AlgebraI

Pre-AlgebraII

AlgebraI

Geometry

AlgebraII

AlgebraIIHonors

Pre-CalculusHonors

Functions&Trigonometry

Statistics&Finance

APStatistics

APCalculusAB

APCalculusBC

Adv LinearAlgebra

Adv MultivariableCalculus

Adv MathematicalLogic

Adv Probability

Adv FiniteMathStructures

Adv TopicsinMath

Bible

OldTestament

NewTestament

Humanities9

Humanities10

TeachingsofJesus

TheologyofPaul

TheBibleasLiterature

Theology

APLanguage&Composition

CollegePrepEnglish

Adv HumanitiesResearch

Faith&Culture

History

WorldHistory7

WorldHistory8 Humanities9 Humanities10

EuropeanHistory

USHistory

APComparativeGovernment

Adv Ethics&Politics

Adv Hist ofPhilosophy

APEuropeanHistory

APUSHistory

APMacroeconomics

APMicroeconomics

Adv HumanitiesResearch

WorldLanguages Science English

SpanishI

SpanishII

SpanishIII

Spanish1P

Spanish2-3Honors

SpanishIVHonors

APSpanish

ChineseI

ChineseII

ChineseIII

Adv.Chinese:Culture

Adv.Chinese:Literature

LatinI

LatinII

LatinIII

Adv.LatinLiteratureA

Adv.LatinLiteratureB

FrenchI

FrenchII

FrenchIII

Adv.HumanitiesResearch

MSSTEM:PhysicalScience

MSSTEM:EarthScience

Biology

BiologyHonors

Chemistry

ChemistryHonors

Physics

PhysicsHonors

Health&HumanFlourishing

Astronomy

Anatomy&Physiology

APPsychology

APEnvironmentalScience

APBiology

APChemistry

OrganicChemistry

APPhysicsC:Mechanics

APPhysicsC:Mech.andE&M

Adv.ScientificResearch

Adv.ScientificResearch:Internship

English7Writing

English7Literature

English8

English9

English9Honors

English10

English10Honors

CollegePrepEnglish

APLanguage&Composition

APLiterature&Composition

CreativeLife:Reading,Writing,&Wonder

MedievalLiterature

TheTragic&ComicPoet

TheBibleasLiterature

MasterpiecesofWorldLiterature

Adv.HumanitiesResearch

COURSEOFFERINGS

VisualArts PerformingArts STEM

MSFineArts

StudioArt

3DStudies

CeramicsI

CeramicsII

GraphicDesignI

GraphicDesignII

IntrotoVideography

IntrotoPhotography

AdvancedArt

Adv Photography

Adv DigitalArtI

Adv DigitalArtII

APStudioArtI

APStudioArtII

Adv Seminar:MissionalMedia

Athletics

Better,Faster,Stronger

MSFineArts

MSChamberEnsemble

ChamberEnsemble9

ChamberOrchestra

ConcertChoir

ChamberSingers

Adv.TopicsinMusicTheory

Robotics

ComputerProgramming

3DModelingandPrinting

GadgetCreation&Design

IntroductiontoPython MachineLearning&AIwithPython Adv.ComputerProgramming

APComputerScienceA

Manufacturinginthe21stCentury EconomicsforBusiness&InnovationHonors Entrepreneurship&MarketingI Entrepreneurship&MarketingII AdvancedAerospaceEngineering EngineeringInnovation&DesignI EngineeringInnovation&DesignII

IndependentEIDProject

CollegeCounseling

CollegeApplicationReadiness CollegeApplicationReadinessforJuniors

COURSEOFFERINGS

Required Courses

Please find the list of required courses for each academic year in the the table below.

Additional Recommendations

Students and families should also consider the following during Course Registration:

SBS recommends students take 6 courses each semester.

Health & Human Flourishing is required for all sophomores and Healthy Habits 8 (mini-course) is required for all 8th graders.

Students must take English, History, and Bible each year. Bible is integrated into Humanities 9, Humanities 10, and junior year English.

We strongly recommend all 9th graders take at least one semester of a Visual or Performing Arts class. 9th graders may only take two science courses with the permission of the Academic Office. If a course becomes full, a 9th grader may be declined their second science course if necessary.

BIBLE

MS.010/ Old Testament

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: Required for 7th graders

This comprehensive course in the Old Testament will explore the major stories, characters and themes from Genesis through Malachi, or Creation to the Second Temple Period. Through both the close reading of texts and careful interaction with the broader plotlines of scripture, students will develop skills of textual interpretation, public speaking, and critical thinking.

MS.015/ New Testament

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: Required for 8th graders

This course in the New Testament will introduce students to the Gospels, the epistles, and Revelation. Students will be challenged to examine the accounts the New Testament provides of Jesus the Christ and the claims that he is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the Savior of the world. Students will continue to grow in their interpretive skill set of careful and critical reading of texts and formulating reasoned positions based upon their reading.

E.192/ The Bible as Literature

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

This course examines the Bible as a collection of diverse literary genres within their historical and cultural contexts. Students analyze biblical texts alongside contemporaneous literature from various ancient civilizations, exploring creation myths, flood narratives, legal codes, wisdom literature, poetry, apocalyptic visions, and epistolary works. Through comparative study, students develop critical reading skills while investigating how these ancient texts influence modern literary traditions. Daily readings, vocabulary development, and genre-based writing assignments will culminate in analytical essays that demonstrate understanding of literary techniques, cultural significance, and intertextual relationships. By approaching sacred texts through a literary lens, students gain appreciation for the Bible's enduring impact on world literature while developing skills in textual analysis, comparative criticism, and literary imitation.

B.100/ Teachings of Jesus

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5

This theology course investigates the life, teaching, and work of Jesus of Nazareth. Each of the four Gospels are studied in depth, emphasizing the Kingdom of God and the different portraits of Jesus as the Messiah in each. The course also focuses on historical and current scholarship of the Gospels, culminating in a research paper and presentation.

B.101/ Theology of Paul

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5

[Not offered in 2025-2026]

This theology course investigates the life, teaching, and work of Saint Paul as covered in his epistles in the New Testament. The class begins by looking at the historical treatment of Paul, including how he was understood in the Reformation and how the New Perspective on Paul developed in the late 1900s until now, and comparing the Paul of Acts to the Paul of the epistles. Themes such as the Law, the Gospel, use of the Old Testament, Pneumatology, and Christology are considered as the corpus of Paul is examined. Paul's epistles are read in light of his standing as apostle, pastor, and missionary. The course culminates in a research paper and presentation.

BIBLE

Mission

The Bible Department at The Stony Brook School instructs students in the Christian faith and scriptures. Drawing on a rich array of pedagogical tools and methods, students of all backgrounds learn to engage scripture academically and are encouraged to apply their understanding to the contexts of corporate worship and personal devotion. The Bible Department seeks also to cultivate in students a deep understanding of God and of themselves--their relation to God, the world, and their vocations. With this in mind, we hope to foster in students moral, intellectual, and spiritual virtues both through the learning and mastery of content and personal and collective reflection on the scriptures.

Placement

A Bible course is required all years from 7th-12th grade and one standalone credit in Bible is required to graduate. This course, Faith & Culture, is required for all seniors.

BIBLE

B.200/ Theology

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

Theology (Theology = the scientific study of God) guides students in learning to use reason to analyze key beliefs that Christians have held throughout history via examination of Scripture in light of tradition. The course explores issues such as faith vs. science, the divinity of Christ, predestination vs. free will, whether Jesus died for some or all, the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit, the judgment and grace of God, whether hell is real or not, human sexuality, and much more. Structured around classic creedal formulation of the Christian faith in light of contemporary “hot topics,” Theology Honors is centered on student-driven research and discussion of key issues and the course approaches theological topics from a generously orthodox perspective, drawing upon Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Creeds, Confessions, and thinkers as well as the Holy Scriptures they all share. Students will leave the course with an understanding of key theological issues, the ability to think theologically using the tools of reason, Scripture, and tradition, as well as having developed their own views on big questions. Students will select one topic to further research and present on using a designated question and text. Honor students will have additional assignments and higher expectations on reasoning, writing, and speaking.

B.040/ Faith and Culture in the 21st Century

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 12 graders th

This senior level, discussion-based seminar serves as the capstone of the Bible curriculum. It is designed to integrate with humanities coursework by examining human life within a broad historical and cultural context. In particular, Christian theology is investigated through an in-depth scriptural study of the Gospel of John and comparative study of the major religions of the world. In keeping with our mission, students will engage in a scholarly examination of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Through this course, The Stony Brook School seeks to challenge students to understand the multivalent reasons why human beings believe the things they do, and thus to become more thoughtful about how they approach answering the significant questions of life (Why am I here?, Is there a purpose to life?, What does it mean to be human?, Is it reasonable to have faith in God?, How do I know right and wrong?). Major assessments include the following: a paper in which students articulate their reasoned worldview, a paper in which students describe their understanding of the Christian faith, a group presentation on a major world religion, and the memorization of John’s Prologue (John 1:1-18). The course will develop the following skills: writing, research, hermeneutics, public speaking, debate, critical reasoning, and memorization.

E.350/ Advanced Humanities Research

Prerequisite: Application to Academic Office

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

This advanced seminar offers students the opportunity to pursue their intellectual passions through rigorous, selfdirected research in fields ranging from literature and social sciences to theology, creative writing, and interdisciplinary studies Following the Oxford tutorial model, students meet weekly to present, defend, and refine thesis-level work, culminating in a full-length research paper that demonstrates scholarly depth and original thinking. Admission requires submission of a formal petition to the Academic Office demonstrating both scholarly readiness and a well-defined research interest

ENGLISH

Mission

The English Department at The Stony Brook School hopes to challenge students to become effective and confident readers, writers, and thinkers by engaging with historically, culturally, and religiously significant texts. In doing so, we hope to help them cultivate wisdom and a love of language.

Placement

An English course is required all years from 7th-12th grade and four credits in English is required to graduate. As they integrate Bible and theology into the study of literature and language, AP English Language & Composition and College Preparatory English fulfill both the English and Bible Department requirements.

ENGLISH

MS.105/ English 7 Literature

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 7th graders

The literature in English 7 correlates to the question: What does it mean to journey through life with courage? Students learn to read narrative literature for meaning and significance by asking questions, discovering causes and effects, and making inferences based on the text. In the study of both prose and poetry, students learn to identify the speaker, occasion, subject, audience, and purpose of the piece. In the case of poetry, students also learn about the concepts of figurative language, rhythm, and meter. Vocabulary study, using the Wordly Wise level 7 textbook, is an important part of the course. Throughout the year, students are given opportunities in class to strengthen their interpretive and oratory skills.

MS.106/ English 7 Writing

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 7th graders

English Writing 7 teaches students how to write clearly and effectively with a focus on mastering the paragraph. Students learn about the writing process by practicing prewriting activities, writing drafts, and revising content for clarity and correct English usage. Students write narrative, persuasive, and informative pieces throughout the year. Free writing in journals is also part of the course. Grammar is taught throughout the year.

MS.110/ English 8

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 8th graders

In English 8, students continue to develop many of the reading and writing skills established in English 7. Grammar instruction and vocabulary development continue throughout the year. In their writing, students begin engaging with secondary sources as they continue practicing personal and analytical essays. The grade’s literature, meanwhile, reflects on the virtue of temperance and introduces several new genres to the curriculum: the students encounter their first epic poem in Beowulf and their first Shakespearean play with A Midsummer Night’s Dream

E.120/ English 9

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: English 9 or 9H is required for 9th graders

English 9 begins the Upper School journey of forming students who will be skilled and confident readers and writers. As such, the course includes a substantial focus on grammar and composition, with students extensively practicing paragraph composition in multiple genres. Accompanying this attention on mechanics, English 9 equips students by developing their critical thinking skills and argumentative ability through rhetorical analysis of literary texts, and it expands their linguistic tools through consistent, integrated study of new vocabulary. English 9’s literary study revolves around the ninth grade’s key virtue of justice in many of its texts, and it also complements the historical content of Humanities 9 by studying Homer’s Odyssey. In addition, ninth graders read Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, thereby continuing the sequence of Shakespeare comedies begun in English 8.

E.121/ English 9 Honors

Prerequisite: A- in previous English course

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: English 9 or 9H is required for 9th graders

English 9 Honors offers a more rigorous and challenging version of the English 9 curriculum. Much of the content of English 9 Honors overlaps with the regular curriculum, but the expectations for a student’s beginning ability and dedication to the discipline—and thus the expectations for a student’s eventual achievement—are higher. Students entering honors English are expected to be confident and largely independent readers, and they should show considerable facility in expressing themselves in English prose.

ENGLISH

E.140/ English 10

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: English 10 or 10H is required for 10th graders

English 10 continues to guide students into becoming skilled writers and readers, and it also contributes to moral formation by contemplating the virtue of wisdom through our literary study. The course consolidates the knowledge of grammar and usage introduced in English 9, and students will use this knowledge of mechanics to produce more substantial, multi-paragraph expository essays than they have in earlier grades. English 10 complements Humanities 10’s study of Roman history by reading Virgil’s Aeneid, and the sophomores also continue the school’s Shakespeare sequence by reading Twelfth Night, another of Shakespeare’s great comedies. The course syllabus supplements these core texts by reading several other more contemporary novels, short stories, and poems.

E.141/ English 10 Honors

Prerequisite: A- in English 9 or B+ in English 9 Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: English 10 or 10H is required for 10th graders

As in the ninth grade, much of the content of English 10 Honors overlaps with the regular curriculum, and the expectations for a student’s beginning ability and dedication to the discipline—and thus the expectations for a student’s eventual achievement—are again higher. Students entering honors English are expected to be confident and largely independent readers, and they should show considerable facility in expressing themselves in English prose. By this point in their careers, students should demonstrate mastery of the basics of English grammar and usage, but English 10 Honors will provide them with consistent opportunity to sharpen and review their knowledge of the language. In addition to the core texts covered in English 10 (Aeneid, Twelfth Night), the honors students will also journey through Dante’s Inferno and will read a substantial amount of lyric poetry.

E.170/ College Preparatory English

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: College Prep English or AP Language is required for 11th graders

College Prep English prepares juniors and select seniors to flourish as college-level readers and writers. In their literary study, students in this course will reflect on the virtue of love by reading several novels in the British and American traditions from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Core novels include Austen’s Persuasion and Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Students continue their broadening exposure to Shakespeare’s essential plays by studying Macbeth, the first tragedy in the curriculum, and they will also gain exposure to non-fiction genres like the memoir. Furthermore, since the English course serves as the students’ Bible credit for the junior year, they will read significant portions of Old Testament wisdom literature throughout the year. In terms of composition, College Prep students will continue honing their mastery of critical essays but will also practice reflective writing as they prepare to pen personal statements for college applications.

E.301/ AP English Language & Composition

Prerequisite: A- in English 10 or B+ in English 10 Honors Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: College Prep English or AP Language is required for 11th graders

In alignment with the expectations for succeeding on the exam in AP English Language and Composition, this course pursues the nuanced understanding of rhetorical strategies and argumentation, especially in non-fiction texts such as essays, speeches, and memoirs. The course gives particular attention to identifying and understanding an author’s rhetorical situation, argumentative claims, and use of diverse types of evidence. Students will practice composing their own argumentative essays, including by synthesizing information from multiple sources and by developing their own rhetorically informed lines of reasoning. Despite the practical demands of the AP exam on the syllabus, this course still devotes time to fiction and to considering the 11th grade virtue of love, particularly in novels such as Dickens’s Great Expectations, and students also continue their broadening exposure to Shakespeare’s essential plays by studying Macbeth, the first tragedy in the curriculum. Furthermore, since the English course serves as the students’ Bible credit for the junior year, they will read several examples of biblical literature throughout the year.

ENGLISH

E.300/ AP English Literature and Composition

Prerequisite: A- in AP English Language and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: AP Literature or two semester-long electives are required for 12th graders

This course is designed for the outstanding and highly motivated student of English in preparation for the AP exam in Literature and Composition; this exam demands engagement with the novel, drama, and poetry. As such, the course examines those three literary modes as practiced in a variety of time periods and places: twentyfirst-century America, sixteenth-century England, nineteenth-century Russia. The orienting virtue for the year is hope, and the course reflects on that virtue in such classic texts as Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov and Shakespeare’s Hamlet along with more recent works like Weike Wang’s Chemistry and Toni Morrison’s A Mercy. In terms of composition, students will practice explication of passages of both prose and poetry, and they will enjoy some opportunity for secondary research in writing analytically about a key text. For those students who are interested, this course also provides students with the opportunity to earn up to three college credits through Stony Brook University’s ACE program. There is an associated cost of $300 for those students who wish to enroll.

E.190/ The Creative Life: Reading, Writing, and Wonder (Honors)

Prerequisite: B in previous English course

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders; AP Literature or two semester-long electives are required for 12th graders

This semester-long course integrates writing practices, contemplation of artwork, and texts about writing and the creative process. Special attention is given to practices and habits that cultivate and nourish the creative process. No prior creative writing experience is necessary—just a willingness to read, write, and engage with the course material.

Honors: This course may be taken as a regular or honors course.

E.195/ Medieval Literature (Honors)

Prerequisite: B in previous English course

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders; AP Literature or two semester-long electives are required for 12th graders

This course focuses on the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, particularly The Canterbury Tales, but may also include scholarly essays and various other shorter works from the latter Middle Ages for comparison purposes. The Canterbury Tales is a frame-tale narrative. Chaucer's tale begins at an inn in the disreputable outskirts of London in what St. Augustine would recognize as a city of man and ends in one of England's holiest shrines, Canterbury Cathedral, an earthly reflection of the city of God. This connection to the journey of salvation frames our presentation of a collection of Chaucer's shorter talesthe tales told during a story-telling competition among a diverse group of travelers on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Our reading focuses on Chaucer's apparent critique of what might be called the pseudo-piety of many of his storytellers and the corruption in the medieval church coupled with his surreptitious affirmation of humanity's need for the redemption offered through Christ's death and resurrection.

Honors: This course may be taken as a regular or honors course.

ENGLISH

E.192/ Masterpieces of World Literature

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders; AP Literature or two semester-long electives are required for 12th graders

This course offers a sustained study of some of the world's most influential works across various genres, including poetry, epics, dramas, and prose narratives. Students engage with seminal texts that have shaped cultures and societies, thereby developing an appreciation for the art of storytelling and the universal themes that link human experiences. Through critical discussions and reflective writing, participants emerge with a broader understanding of the global literary landscape and its enduring impact on the world.

E.193/ The Tragic and Comic Poet

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders; AP Literature or two semester-long electives are required for 12th graders

What power does the poet have to make us cry during tragedies or laugh during comedies? What does the poet understand about the world that we as general audience members don’t, or what is the source of the poet’s wisdom? This course begins to approach these questions by reading Aristotle’s short but profound analysis of the art of the poet called the Poetics. Students then seek to determine the truth of what Aristotle tells us about tragedy and comedy by reading a significant Greek example of each genre. First, as a representative example of tragedy, they encounter Sophocles’s Ajax, which dramatizes the fate of the second greatest Achaean warrior in Homer’s Iliad. As a representative comedy, students experience Aristophanes’s Frogs, the laugh-outloud story of the journey of the god Dionysius into the underworld to revive Greek tragedy, during the course of which he regulates a debate between two great Greek tragedians, Aeschylus and Euripides. Time permitting, students also examine how Plato’s Socrates treats the topics of tragedy and comedy.

E.194/ The Bible as Literature

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders; AP Literature or two semester-long electives are required for 12th graders

Note: This course may be taken in both the fall and spring as the course covers different content in each semester.

E.350/ Advanced Humanities Research

Prerequisite: Application to the Academic Office

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders; with Department Chair permission, this course may count as an English elective for seniors not enrolled in AP English

This advanced seminar offers students the opportunity to pursue their intellectual passions through rigorous, selfdirected research in fields ranging from literature and social sciences to theology, creative writing, and interdisciplinary studies. Following the Oxford tutorial model, students meet weekly to present, defend, and refine thesis-level work, culminating in a full-length research paper that demonstrates scholarly depth and original thinking. Admission requires submission of a formal petition to the Academic Office demonstrating both scholarly readiness and a well-defined research interest.

HISTORY

Mission

The History Department introduces students to the study of the past so that they may better understand themselves and their place in the natural world, acquire cultural competency and understanding of global perspectives, develop fundamental skills of historical analysis, and grow in virtues, particularly empathy, humility and wisdom. Students are inspired to investigate the human experience in order that they may recognize the power of narrative, the centrality of Christ in the human story, and the image of God in His creation as the source of all goodness and truth.

Placement

A history course is required all years from 7th-12th grade and four credits in history is required to graduate. As they integrate Bible, theology, history and philosophy, Humanities 9 and 10 fulfill both the History and Bible Department requirements. After Humanities 9, students may also choose to take one or more history electives should they meet the prerequisites.

HISTORY

MS.205/ World History 7

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 7th graders

The seventh grade World History course centers on an exploration of some of the world’s most ancient civilizations. Chronologically, the course is a survey beginning with an examination of the world’s earliest civilizations and ending with regional and transregional transformations circa 1000 A.D. Students are trained to analyze political, economic, religious, social, and cultural aspects of societies from the distant past. Through careful reading and analysis of primary and secondary texts students learn to develop historical thinking and writing skills.

MS.210/ World History 8

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 8th graders

Eighth grade Modern World History focuses on post-WWII non-western history. Using case studies of different countries, the course seeks to create global literacy in the students. Evolving China, post-colonial Africa, tension in the Middle East, and the politics of the Indian subcontinent will be studied while students develop a critical eye towards understanding current events. One of the major themes of the course is: “How is the historical record used or misused for current political purposes?” It is clear that the roots of modern global politics lay in the past; thus, western imperialism, as well as local governance, will also be scrutinized. For example, the history of 19th century China and the Opium Wars will be investigated for its influence on modern Chinese politics, foreign policy, and society. In preparation for skills needed in high school, this course emphasizes reading, writing, and public speaking.

H.120/ Humanities 9

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 9th graders

Through extensive study of Hebrew Scripture and other primary sources, Humanities 9 introduces students to ancient narratives that portray the social, religious, political, economic, and cultural conditions of the Ancient Near East. The ancient Israelites are compared with other ancient cultures, from the Sumerians to the Greeks. Primary and secondary sources such as films, works of art, essays, and epics are also studied for their interpretations of characters and events. The course ends with the collision of Jewish and Greek civilization during the Hellenization of Israel.

H.140/ Humanities 10

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for 10th graders

Humanities 10 continues the narrative begun in Humanities 9. The course begins in the Hellenistic world and assesses the development and strength of the Roman Empire. Through careful examination of the Gospels and the Book of Acts, the life and teachings of Jesus are studied in depth. The course then traces the development of the early church up to the time of Constantine, where issues of orthodoxy and heresy are explored. Students then observe the rise of the Islamic and Byzantine Empires before turning to Medieval Europe at the time of Charlemagne. The course concludes with an extensive research project on the course’s core question of “What are truth, goodness, and beauty?” and a thorough analysis of both the High Middle Ages and the disasters of the fourteenth century. This class provides students with a strong foundation to study modern and European history.

HISTORY

H.160/ European History

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: European History or AP European History is required for 11th graders

European History is an introductory course in the historical and cultural developments of the European continent and, by extension, the rest of the world insofar as it has been impacted by Europeans Students engage the intellectual, political, economic, religious, and social aspects of European civilization from the Renaissance to the present Along the way, they delve deeply into topics like the rise of the nation-state, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, and the Cold War. Classroom practices and assessments, including tests, independent research papers, seminar discussions, and student presentations, all aim to help students understand human history and to impart to them the intellectual virtues needed for historical inquiry into truth, goodness, and beauty

H.300/ AP European History

Prerequisite: B+ in previous History course; B+ in previous English course

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: European History or AP European History is required for 11th graders

Taught at a more demanding level than European History, Advanced Placement European History is designed for those students wishing to do college-level work in preparation for the AP Examination in May The course begins with the Renaissance and Reformation and ends in the present, delving deeply along the way into topics like the rise of the nation-state, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, and the Cold War We stress intellectual and cultural history while tracing the political, economic, religious, and social themes through the centuries Added emphasis is placed on critical reading, writing, and point of view analysis in primary source documents. As in European History, classroom practices and assessments aim to help students understand human history and to impart to them the intellectual virtues they need for historical inquiry into truth, goodness, and beauty

H.180/ United States History

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: US History or AP US History is required for 12th graders

United States History provides an economic, political, religious, and sociological perspective into the foundations of the United States and the subsequent successes and failures of the Republic through the past three centuries. Students are challenged to examine and critique modern America with respect to her historical foundations. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the Americans in their major conflicts beginning with the Revolutionary War and ending in the present war on terrorism. This course seeks to use history as a medium to teach critical thinking, analytical writing, and rhetorical presentation in preparation for college.

H.301/ AP United States History

Prerequisite: B+ in previous History course or B in previous History

Honors course

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: US History or AP US History is required for 12th graders

Dual Enrollment: Stony Brook University

This course is designed for those students wishing to do college-level work and prepare for the AP Examination in May. In addition to the content and virtues taught in the United States History course, the Advanced Placement course looks more broadly at the whole of United States history, from pre-colonial times to the present, with an added emphasis placed on working with primary source materials. For those students who are interested, this course also provides students with the opportunity to earn up to six college credits through Stony Brook University’s ACE program. There is an associated cost of $300 per three credits for those students who wish to enroll.

HISTORY

H.303/ Advanced History of Philosophy

Prerequisite: B+ in previous Honors English course or A- in previous Regular English course

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

Dual Enrollment: Molloy University

This elective course focuses on the history of metaphysics and epistemology from the Pre-Socratics to the present. Students engage the great philosophers by reading primary sources, discussing their ideas, writing and presenting papers, and engaging in debates. The course investigates topics of God’s existence and nature, the nature of reality, the nature of human beings, and freedom and determinism. The course culminates with students writing a medieval disputatio on the key questions we have studied throughout the year. For an extra fee, students may receive college credit for their work in this course through Molloy University.

H.302/ Advanced Ethics and Politics

Prerequisite: B+ in previous Honors English course or A- in previous Regular English course

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

Dual Enrollment: Molloy University

This dual credit course examines ancient and modern traditions of moral and political philosophy, focusing on the simple question: "What is Good?" Students will begin by studying modern attempts to rationally answer this question from Immanuel Kant to the present day, alongside the critics of this Enlightenment tradition, most notably Friedrich Nietzsche. In the second half of the course, the class will consider alternatives to this tradition, especially ancient and modern virtue theories. For an extra fee, students may receive college credit for their work in this course through Molloy University.

BE.345/ AP Macroeconomics

Prerequisite: B+ in previous History course and B+ in Geometry

Term: Summer | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders and 9th graders with instructor approval

AP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level macroeconomics course. Students cultivate their understanding of the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole by using principles and models to describe economic situations and predict and explain outcomes with graphs, charts, and data as they explore concepts like economic measurements, markets, macroeconomic models, and macroeconomic policies.

H.343/ AP Microeconomics

Prerequisite: B+ in previous History course and B+ in Geometry

Term: Summer | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders and 9th graders with instructor approval

The purpose of the AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.

HISTORY

H.182/ AP Comparative Government & Politics

Prerequisite: For 11th-12th graders: B+ in most recent History course; For 10th graders: A in Humanities 9

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

The course examines six core countries—the United Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China, and Nigeria—within a comparative analytical framework. Students explore important political concepts, institutions, policies, interactions, and behaviors that characterize political systems around the world. Guided by the five major course themes—Power and Authority, Legitimacy and Stability, Democratization, Internal/External Forces, and Methods of Political Analysis—students develop critical thinking skills through data analysis, document interpretation, and comparative case studies. Throughout the course, students practice political science reasoning skills including country comparison, concept application, source analysis, and data analysis, while constructing evidence-based arguments on political phenomena.

E.350/ Advanced Humanities Research

Prerequisite: Application to the Academic Office

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

This advanced seminar offers students the opportunity to pursue their intellectual passions through rigorous, selfdirected research in fields ranging from literature and social sciences to theology, creative writing, and interdisciplinary studies. Following the Oxford tutorial model, students meet weekly to present, defend, and refine thesis-level work, culminating in a full-length research paper that demonstrates scholarly depth and original thinking. Admission requires submission of a formal petition to the Academic Office demonstrating both scholarly readiness and a well-defined research interest.

MATHEMATICS

Mission

The Stony Brook School Mathematics Program is designed to help students develop strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, an appreciation for the order and beauty of mathematics and how it reflects the nature of our Creator, an understanding of the importance of applying mathematical and logical thinking to real life situations, and the foundation needed to study math at advanced and college levels.

Placement

Math course placement is determined upon admission to the School by previous transcripts or a one-time skills test. Students may adjust their math course during their first year after assessment by their math teacher, the Math Department Chair, and the Academic Office. Students must complete through Algebra II to graduate. Our College Counseling Office recommends taking four years of high school mathematics.

MATHEMATICS

MS.405/ Pre-Algebra I

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 7th graders only

Building on arithmetic skills, Pre-Algebra I serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and introduce the language and logic of algebraic thinking. In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to whole numbers, integers, equations, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, and graphing. With particularly advanced groups of Pre-Algebra I students, some basic geometry and statistics may be introduced. Pre-Algebra I is intended for 7th and 8th grade students who will benefit from spreading their Pre-Algebra experience over the course of 2 years.

MS.406/ Pre-Algebra II

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 7th and 8th graders only

Building on arithmetic skills, Pre-Algebra II serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and introduce the language and logic of algebraic thinking. In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to variables, mathematical expressions, integers, solving equations and inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers, ratios, proportions, basic probability, percents, linear functions, square roots, volume and area of geometric figures, and polynomials. Pre-Algebra II is intended for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who are able to master Pre-Algebra concepts in a single year.

N.120/ Algebra I

Prerequisite: C+ in Pre-Algebra II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Building on arithmetic and Pre-Algebra skills, Algebra I serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic of basic algebraic thinking In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to mathematical expressions, multi-step equations, integers, rational numbers, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, linear graphing, systems of equations, absolute value equations, rational expressions, radicals, radical equations, relations and functions, quadratic equations, and quadratic graphs. Algebra I is intended for 7th-10th grade students and is considered the first year of the required high school math sequence. All 7th and 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 must complete the year with a B+ or higher final average with an B+ on the final exam in order to receive credit for this high school course

N.130/ Geometry

Prerequisite: for 8th-9th graders: B+ or higher in Algebra I; for 10th-12th graders: completion of Algebra I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Building on arithmetic and Algebra I skills, Geometry is a traditional course in plane and spatial geometry Geometry serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic within geometric topics In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to reasoning, symbolic logic, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, congruence, formal two-column proofs, quadrilaterals, parallelograms, area, surface area, volume, ratio and proportions, transformations, coordinate geometry, right triangle trigonometry, circles, and other related topics. Algebra I skills are woven into the course as a continual form of review. Geometry is considered the second year of the required high school math sequence and is normally sequenced between Algebra I and Algebra II, although motivated students may take Geometry concurrently with Algebra II Honors with approval from the Math Department Chair

MATHEMATICS

N.140/ Algebra II

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry

Term: Year | Credits: 1

N.141/ Algebra II Honors

Prerequisite: B+ in Algebra I and B+ in Geometry

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Building on Algebra I skills and the logical thinking acquired in Geometry, Algebra II serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic of advanced algebraic thinking. In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to linear equations, linear graphs, quadratic functions and graphs, matrices, rational functions and graphs, complex numbers, exponents, sequences and series, logarithms, trigonometric functions, and basic trigonometric graphs. Honors-level Algebra II includes a more in-depth treatment of Algebra II topics because it is designed for the highly motivated mathematics student. Algebra II Honors is considered the third year of required high school math sequence and is normally sequenced after Geometry, although motivated students may take Geometry concurrently with Algebra II Honors with approval from the Math Department Chair.

N.142/ College Prep Functions & Trigonometry

Prerequisite: Algebra II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Building on Algebra II skills and the logical thinking acquired in Geometry, this course serves to strengthen core problemsolving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic of advanced algebraic thinking while reinforcing basic and advanced algebraic concepts In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to graphing, conic sections, trigonometry, logarithms, introductory sequences and series, matrices, probability, statistics, graphing, and analyzing graphs. This course serves to reinforce the most critical skills from Algebra II, expose students to advanced Algebra II skills not yet explored, and prepare students for Pre-Calculus Honors.

N.144/ Practical Statistics & Personal Finance

Prerequisite: Algebra II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is an introduction to statistics course designed to introduce students to statistical thinking, probability, and the interpretation of data The second half of the course introduces students to the basics of personal finance and financial math

N.161/ Pre-Calculus Honors

Prerequisite: B in Algebra II Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Building on Algebra II skills and the logical thinking acquired in Geometry, Pre-Calculus serves to strengthen core problemsolving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic of advanced algebraic and pre-calculus thinking In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to functions, families of graphs, polynomials, rational functions, power functions, trigonometry, trigonometric graphs, analytical trigonometry, conic sections, limits, and discrete math topics such as sequences and series, matrices, and probability Pre-Calculus Honors includes a more in-depth treatment of Pre-Calculus topics because it is designed for the highly motivated mathematics student

MATHEMATICS

N.360/ AP Calculus AB

Prerequisite: B in Pre-Calculus Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course fulfills the AB syllabus recommended by the College Board for the AP exam in Mathematics AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus The AP course covers topics in these areas, including limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections among these representations.

N.361/ AP Calculus BC

Prerequisite: A+ in Pre-Calculus Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1

AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to a full year of college calculus. This course covers the AB topics as well as parametric, polar, and vector functions Topics such as integration and differentiation are also explored in greater depth Polynomial approximations and series is another optional component in the BC syllabus The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations

N.363/

AP Statistics

Prerequisite: B in Pre-Calculus Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course fulfills the AB syllabus recommended by the College Board for the AP Examination in Mathematics The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding

N.183/ Advanced Mathematical Logic

Prerequisite: B in Pre-Calculus Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Advanced Mathematical Logic is an intense study of the theorems of logic as they relate to the structure of mathematics Starting with Boole’s Theorem and truth tables, the course works its way through logical proofs and strategies for evaluating the truth of logical propositions This course includes tests for the sufficiency of logical operators, equivalence between logical systems and a study of necessary and sufficient conditions. Applications from this course include computer programming, proof writing for advanced math classes, and validity testing for arguments from math and science.

N.143/ Advanced Linear Algebra

Prerequisite: A in AP Calculus AB or B in AP Calculus BC

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Dual Enrollment: Stony Brook University

Building on advanced algebra skills and logical thinking acquired in previous math courses, Linear Algebra serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic of advanced mathematical thinking while reinforcing basic and advanced algebraic concepts In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to linear equations, large systems of equations, matrices, determinants, linear transformations, vector spaces and subspaces, and orthogonal bases. The concepts from Linear Algebra are highly applicable in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, economics, social sciences, and computer science. For those students who are interested, this course also provides students with the opportunity to earn up to three college credits through Stony Brook University’s ACE program There is an associated cost of $300 per three credits for those students who wish to enroll

MATHEMATICS

N.169/ Advanced Multivariable Calculus

Prerequisite: A in AP Calculus AB or B in AP Calculus BC

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Dual Enrollment: Stony Brook University

Building on AP Calculus skills and the logical thinking acquired in previous math courses, Multivariable Calculus serves to strengthen core problem-solving skills and thoroughly investigate the language and logic of multivariable calculus thinking. In this course, students discover the beauty and order of mathematical relationships and acquire knowledge and skills related to calculus techniques for functions of three or more variables and includes the understanding of limits, continuity, differentiability, critical points, and integrals that apply to curves and surfaces defined by these functions. This course includes the study of gradients, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, partial differentiation, iterated integration, line integrals, vector-valued functions and their dot and cross products. The course will conclude with an introduction to differential equations and elementary analysis. For those students who are interested, this course may provide students with the opportunity to earn up to three college credits through Stony Brook University’s ACE program. There is an associated cost of $300 per three credits for those students who wish to enroll.

N.171/ Advanced Finite Mathematical Structures

Prerequisite: B in AP Calculus BC

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5

Dual Enrollment: Stony Brook University

This course offers a practical introduction to graph theory and combinatorial mathematics, focusing on applied problem-solving over proofs. Students develop key analytical techniques like generating functions, recurrence relations, and network flow analysis to model complex problems. Emphasizing mathematical reasoning for fields like computer science and Artificial Intelligence, the curriculum includes hands-on problem sets and computational applications. It builds foundational thinking for algorithm design, optimization, and data analysis. For those students who are interested, this course may provide students with the opportunity to earn up to three college credits through Stony Brook University’s ACE program. There is an associated cost of $300 per three credits for those students who wish to enroll.

N.172/ Advanced Probability

Prerequisite: B in Multivariable Calculus

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5

Dual Enrollment: Stony Brook University

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to probability theory and its fundamental concepts, equipping students with the mathematical tools necessary for analyzing uncertainty in various applications. Topics covered include probability spaces, random variables, moment-generating functions, and the algebra of expectations. Students will explore conditional and marginal distributions, multivariate distributions, and order statistics, gaining a deeper understanding of probabilistic modeling. The course also delves into key theoretical results such as the law of large numbers, laying the groundwork for advanced study in statistical inference, machine learning, and stochastic processes. Through a combination of theoretical analysis and practical problem-solving, students will develop the skills necessary to apply probabilistic reasoning to realworld scenarios in fields such as data science, finance, and engineering. For those students who are interested, this course may provide students with the opportunity to earn up to three college credits through Stony Brook University’s ACE program. There is an associated cost of $300 per three credits for those students who wish to enroll.

N.170/ Advanced Topics in Mathematics

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and B in Linear Algebra or Multivariable Calculus

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is a rigorous, college-level math course for high-achieving students of mathematics. Topics such as combinatorics, probability, real analysis, complex analysis, advanced calculus and number theory will be covered to expose students to a variety of advanced subjects.

PERFORMINGARTS

Mission

The Performing Arts Department at The Stony Brook School works to inspire those we serve through the arts to realize their full potential and to be a positive influence to not only the school but the broader community. The Performing Arts Department hopes to develop and deliver the highest standard of performing arts education, which provides our students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in future endeavors. Just as God molded us to be creative beings, the Performing Arts Department strives to create a confidence that will allow all participants to be images of His design.

Placement

Most Visual and Performing Arts placement is determined by grade level, though advancement is possible in some circumstances on the basis of a portfolio evaluation or audition. Students must take 1 credit of Visual Arts or Performing Arts to graduate.

PERFORMINGARTS

MS.555/

MS Fine Arts

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: MS Chamber Ensemble or MS Fine Arts is required for 7th and 8th graders

This year-long rotating curriculum course is designed for 7th and 8th grade students who wish to explore both the performing and visual arts. Students experience a comprehensive arts education that alternates between musical performance, theatrical expression, and visual art creation throughout the year. In the performing arts components, students learn music reading, part singing, and basic drama techniques while preparing choral pieces for semester performances and participating in local festivals. During visual arts segments, students create works in various media including drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, and ceramics. The rotating curriculum ensures that students may take this course in both 7th and 8th grades while experiencing fresh content that builds progressive skills applicable to upper school arts programs.

MS.505/ Chamber Ensemble

Prerequisite: Past experience with given instrument

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: MS Chamber Ensemble or MS Fin Arts is required for 7th and 8th graders

This ensemble is comprised of students in grades 7-8 with various playing abilities. This group is designed to meet the student at their ability, learn to play independently and with others, and have a performance during each semester. Along with the practical work of rehearsing and performing, students will also learn to appreciate the historical richness of the musical tapestry with its various styles and genres.

A.120/ Chamber Ensemble 9 [LH]

Prerequisite: Past experience with given instrument Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 9th graders only

This ensemble is comprised of students in grade 9 with various playing abilities. This group is designed to meet the student at their ability, learn to play independently and with others, and have a performance during each semester. Along with the practical work of rehearsing and performing, students will also learn to appreciate the historical richness of the musical tapestry with its various styles and genres.

A.140/ Chamber Orchestra [LH]

Prerequisite: Past experience with given instrument

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This instrumental ensemble is comprised of students in grades 10-12 and of 9th graders by audition. The ensemble specializes in concert and chamber styles of orchestral music. This ensemble has many performing opportunities on and off campus and also participates in local festivals and competitions.

A.150/ Chamber Singers [LH]

Prerequisite: Audition and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This singing group is chosen by audition only. The group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of choral music—this ensemble offers several on-campus and off-campus performances each year, with and apart from the Concert Choir and participate in local festivals and competitions.

PERFORMINGARTS

A.160/ Concert Choir [LH]

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This mixed ensemble is Stony Brook’s oldest music group. The group is comprised of students in grades 912. The choir specializes in concert and chamber styles of choral music. This ensemble has many performing opportunities on and off campus and also participates in local festivals and competitions.

A.301/ Advanced Topics in Music Theory

Prerequisite: Music knowledge assessment and audition with Department Chair

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Format: This course will be taught asynchronously through Eastman School of Music. Tuition is $640 per semester for families.

This course introduces students to musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. It integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and, to some extent, history and style. Students develop musicianship skills such as dictation and other listening skills, sightsinging, and keyboard harmony. Students must have at least basic performance and sight-reading skills in voice or on an instrument to take the course. Students have the option to take the AP exam at the end of the course.

SCIENCE

Mission

The Science Department of The Stony Brook School seeks to develop young people, who marvel at creation in all its manifestations (physical, chemical, biological) as they seek to explore and better understand how it was formed, how it functions, and how they can sustain it by being good stewards for God’s glory and the good of the Earth. The SBS science department desires students to become lifelong learners, who are critical thinkers, who take risks, who are creative, effective communicators, who work well individually and collaboratively both with their immediate peers and globally as we connect with others. We want students who not only understand and can even formulate the questions, but are also equipped with how to seek the answers. Ideally, this will lead them not only to excellence in science, but in awe of Christ by Whom all things were made and in Whom all things are held together (Colossians 1:16-17).

Placement

Science placement is determined upon admission to the School by examining previous transcripts. Students may adjust their science course during their first year after assessment by their teacher, the Science Department Chair, and the Academic Office.

SCIENCE

MS.305/ MS STEM: Physical Science

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for all middle schoolers and offered in alternate years with MS STEM: Earth Science

STEM: Physical Science is a hands-on, problem-based course that introduces students to physical science concepts and promotes the use of an understanding of those concepts in the context of authentic problem solving. The course emphasizes an engineering design and inquiry approach, which encourages students to seek out information and uncover an understanding of natural phenomena. Students learn to ask questions and explore the world while designing, building, and testing innovative solutions to real world problems. In preparation for future STEM and science courses, students will be taught how to identify problem criteria and constraints, model and test prototypes, observe (both qualitatively and quantitatively) and record, create and test hypotheses, and develop evidence-based explanations.

MS.310/ MS STEM: Earth Science

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Required for all middle schoolers and offered in alternate years with MS STEM: Physical Science

STEM: Earth Science is a hands-on, problem-based course that introduces students to Earth Science concepts and promotes the use of an understanding of those concepts in the context of authentic problem solving. The course emphasizes an engineering design and inquiry approach, which encourages students to seek out information and uncover an understanding of natural phenomena. Students learn to ask questions and explore the world while designing, building, and testing innovative solutions to real world problems. In preparation for future STEM and science courses, students will be taught how to identify problem criteria and constraints, model and test prototypes, observe (both qualitatively and quantitatively) and record, create and test hypotheses, and develop evidence-based explanations.

S.150/ Health and Human Flourishing

Term: Fall, Spring, & Summer | Credits: 0.5

Grades: Required for 10th graders and any 11th-12th graders who have not yet met the Health graduation requirement

Health and Human Flourishing is designed to teach students how to flourish physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. This cross-disciplinary course equips students to make wise decisions about their relationships, their physical growth and development, substance use, media engagement and consumption, and their mental and emotional health. HHF accomplishes these curricular goals through a combination of direct instruction and Ethics Bowl debates connected to these topics. The specific topics taught in HHF will be age-appropriate, focusing especially on safety and violence, reproduction and sexual ethics, digital citizenship, mental disorders, self-harm, and various forms of addiction. Please note this course may be taken over the summer via Gravitas.

S.120/ Biology

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Biology or Bio Honors is required for 9th graders

This course introduces the major concepts of biology with a special emphasis on genetics and human biology. The course includes a survey of life on Earth; basic fundamentals in physics and chemistry that lay the foundation for biological processes; a study of cells and genetics (both classical and molecular); and, finally, a study of human biology.

S.121/ Biology Honors

Prerequisite: A- in previous science course

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: Biology or Bio Honors is required for 9th graders

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S.140/ Chemistry

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is designed to show students how chemical principles and concepts are developed and operate. Among the topics covered are atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical behavior of solids, liquids, and gasses. The course is centered around regular laboratory work.

S.141/ Chemistry Honors

Prerequisite: A- in Geometry and at least taking Algebra II concurrently

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is designed to show students how chemical principles and concepts are developed and operate. Among the topics covered are atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical behavior of solids, liquids, and gasses. Strong math skills are recommended as there are many units that require advanced mathematical operations. The course is centered around regular laboratory work.

S.160/ Physics

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

The fundamental laws and phenomena of mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light, including quantum mechanical concepts and atomic and nuclear physics comprise this year-long course. Content is explored through classroom lecture, student discussion, interactive demonstrations, and laboratory explorations.

S.161/ Physics Honors

Prerequisite: A- in Geometry and taking Algebra II concurrently

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This is a college-level, algebra-based Physics course, which requires students to have a fluent understanding of algebra and right-triangle trigonometry. The topics that will be covered include Mechanics (Kinematics, Dynamics, Circular Motion, Torque, Rotation, Energy, and Momentum), Electricity (Electric Charge and Force, DC Circuits), and Waves (Simple Harmonic Motion, Mechanical Waves and Sound). Labs comprise approximately 20% of the course.

S.180/ Anatomy and Physiology

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and either Chemistry or Physics

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 11th-12th graders

Building on what is learned in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology introduces students to the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body, basic principles of chemistry, a study of cells and tissues, and an in-depth exploration of the many systems that coordinate to maintain homeostasis. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the required laboratory experience.

S.185/ Astronomy

Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry, Algebra II, Biology and either Chemistry or Physics

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 11th-12th graders

This course is an introduction to astronomical and cosmological concepts. The course will cover topics such as astronomical tools and techniques, the composition of the solar system, the life cycle and makeup of stars, the building blocks of a galaxy, exoplanets and extraterrestrial life, black holes, and the Big Bang. This course is an elective for those in their junior or senior year who are interested in the cosmos and want to expand their understanding of the physical universe.

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S.301/ AP Biology

Prerequisite: A- in Biology Honors (or A in Biology) and A- in Chemistry Honors (or A in Chemistry)

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory biology course for biology majors. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquirybased investigations as they explore topics like evolution, energetics, information storage and transfer, and system interactions. 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. AP Biology has one required extra lab period per week.

S.302/ AP Chemistry

Prerequisite: A- in Precalculus Honors and A- in Chemistry Honors (or A in Chemistry)

Term: Year | Credits: 1

The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level general chemistry course. The course explores the structure of matter, states of matter, reactions, and descriptive chemistry. Significant time is devoted to chemical calculations as well as refining chemistry lab skills. AP Chemistry has one required extra lab session per week.

Note: Students who took Chemistry Honors online should see the Academic Office as they may be eligible for AP Chemistry with additional laboratory and course work.

S.303/AP Environmental Science

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and B in Physics

Honors/Chemistry Honors or B+ in Physics/Chemistry

Term: Year | Credits: 1

The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in environmental science. The goal of the course is to provide students with the specific scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. Further, students identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, evaluate the risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing environmental degradation as we seek to be good stewards of the Earth. APES has one required extra lab per week.

S.310/ AP Psychology

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology & Physics or Chemistry

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 11th-12th graders

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatments of psychological disorders, and social psychology Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas

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S.306/ AP Physics C: Mechanics

Prerequisite: B in AP Calculus AB or concurrently enrollment in AP Calculus BC

Term: Year | Credits: 1

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a full year, calculus-based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in one of the physical sciences or engineering Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study and activities as well as hands-on laboratory work as they explore the following topics: Kinematics, Newton’s Laws, Work/Energy/Power, Linear Momentum, Rotation, Oscillations, and Gravitation. There is no additional lab period with this course. This a terminal AP Physics C course and students are not permitted to enroll in AP Physics C: Mechanics & Electricity and Magnetism in the following year

S.307/ AP Physics C: Mechanics & Electricity and Magnetism

Prerequisite: A in AP Calculus AB or A- in AP Calculus BC

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Mechanics is a one-semester, calculus-based, collegelevel physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering The course explores topics such as kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. Labs comprise approximately 20% of the course Electricity and Magnetism is a semester-long, introductory calculusbased college course and covers electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course Students who complete this year-long course will be prepared to take both AP Physics C exams Labs comprise approximately 20% of the course

S.320/ Advanced Scientific Research

Prerequisite: Application to the Academic Office

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 11th-12th graders

This is an application-only elective course for highly motivated students who are interested in scientific research. Students will learn to read and write research papers and begin to develop research methodology. To be selected for this class, students should submit an application outlining their research project to the Academic Office.

S.320a/ Advanced Scientific Research: Internship

Prerequisite: Application to the Academic Office

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Grades: 11th-12th graders

Advanced Scientific Research: Internship is an application-only elective course where highly motivated and successful students pursue a rigorous scientific research project, typically at a university or outside research facility. Overseen by a member of the Science faculty, students submit weekly progress reports on their research and prepare a presentation and written summary of their project. Students are responsible for their own travel, logistics, and expenses. To be selected for this class, students should submit an application outlining their research project to the Academic Office.

S.315/ Organic Chemistry Honors

Prerequisite: A- in AP Chemistry or A in Chemistry Honors with instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

This honors course is an introduction to the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds, presented using modern views of chemical bonding. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Online data analysis and computer-based exercises augment and reinforce the basic principles discussed in lecture as well as provide practical examples.

STEM

Mission

The purpose of the STEM department at SBS is to provide as many students as possible with opportunities and resources to engage in hands on activities which stimulate their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, with the hope that students with an aptitude and interest in STEM will gain both the skills and desire to pursue a STEM related career, and for the rest, an enriched academic experience.

Placement

If qualified, students may be placed into higher level STEM courses with the permission of the instructor and Department Chair. Many STEM courses may be taken in addition to the standard six classes, as most are labeled Low Homework [LH].

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T.120/ STEM Fundamentals: Robotics [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 8th-12th graders

This course is a semester-long course in which students design robots and learn to write basic code in order to accomplish physical robotic challenges. The level of complexity of both robot builds and coding will increase based on the ability and experience of the individual student.

T.121/ STEM Fundamentals: 3D Modeling & Printing [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5

This course teaches the basics of 3D modeling and printing. Students will learn how to design and create using computer aided design (CAD) 2D drawings and 3D models. In addition, they will learn to slice and prepare solid body models for printing on both FDM additive printers as well as resin UV light printers.

T.123/ STEM Fundamentals: Computer Programming [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 8th-12th graders

Students will learn the basics of drawing and animation in the computer programming language, JAVA Script and the basics of creating their own web pages using HTML and CSS, through an online, interactive course. The course will be self-paced, starting with Khan Academy or Code.org and advancing to other platforms according to student interest and ability.

T.125/ Introduction to Python [LH]

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5

This introductory course exposed students to the Python programming language, a dynamic and flexible programming language widely used across multiple software engineering fields such as web development, game design, cybersecurity, and data science. In this project-based course, students will gain hands-on experience with Python to develop software solutions for real-world problems while forming a strong foundation to continue in the STEM sequence at SBS where Python is an essential skill, including Computer Science, Robotics, and EID.

T.225/ Adv. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence with Python

Prerequisite: Intro to Python or instructor approval

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5

This honors course continues the programming fundamentals taught in Introduction to Python by using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to organize, interpret, and learn from data sets and to make and use decision trees. Students will train models to use these algorithms to organize datasets efficiently and to predict and solve problems. Advanced topics include bagging, random forests, and gradient boosting, equipping students to contribute to advanced courses in Computer Science, Robotics, EID, and more.

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T.122/ STEM Fundamentals: Gadget Creation & Design [LH]

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 8th-12th graders

Are you ready to transform your ideas into reality? Come dive into the exciting world of technology where you will design, build, and code your own unique gadgets. You'll be amazed at what you can create - from artistic pieces to life hacks to games and toys; the possibilities are endless! This course is for the beginner as well as the seasoned designer, programmer, and tech enthusiast. Projects are assigned and allowed based on individual interest and ability.

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of working with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and basic electronic components and delve into the core principles of programming and electronics in order to bring your ideas to life. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity and tackle real-world challenges, all while improving your technical skills. This course will empower you to unleash your inner inventor and create projects that you are passionate about and provide you with the skills, inspiration, and opportunity to succeed in many aspects of STEM.

T.223/ Advanced Computer Programming

Prerequisite: STEM Fundamentals: Computer Programming

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5

This is CS50x, Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for majors and non-majors alike, with or without prior programming experience. This is an online course which teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. Topics include abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development. Languages include C, PHP, and JavaScript plus SQL, CSS, and HTML. Problem sets inspired by real-world domains of biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, and gaming.

T.270/ Advanced Engineering Innovation & Design I [LH]

Prerequisite: Completion of one full year of upper school STEM course (other than programming) or instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This project-based course is for students motivated in STEM. It provides the opportunity to collaborate and engage in the engineering process in order to innovate and design solutions to a variety of problems in the core areas of Robotics, Computer Programming, 3D Modeling, and basic circuitry with microprocessors. The course emphasizes critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and technical execution while developing crucial professional skills in project management and presentation. By year's end, students complete a sophisticated project that demonstrates their unique innovation and engineering expertise, creating a valuable portfolio for college applications and future STEM careers.

T.271/ Advanced Engineering Innovation & Design II [LH]

Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced EID I and instructor approval Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is a continuation of Advanced EID I, with projects commensurate with a student’s experience level.

T.272/ Independent Advanced EID Project [LH]

Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced EID II and instructor approval Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is an extension of Advanced EID II for highly motivated and successful students in engineering.

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T.275/ Manufacturing in the 21st Century [LH]

Prerequisite: 3D modeling experience and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Step into the future of manufacturing with this dynamic and hands-on course designed for students eager to explore cutting-edge techniques in 3D modeling and production. In "Manufacturing in the 21st Century," you'll gain practical experience with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that are transforming the industry.

You will enhance your skills in advanced 3D modeling, designing intricate and functional parts. The course offers an opportunity to use CNC machines, manual mills, laser cutters, a variety of 3D printers, and a high-performance 3D scanner. Additionally, you'll discover the process of creating parts using silicone molds and casting with aluminum and other soft metals.

This course emphasizes hands-on projects, allowing you to apply your knowledge to manufacture engineering components and unique personal creations. By gaining insights into the real-world manufacturing environment, you will be prepared for future careers in engineering and design. Moreover, you'll explore the latest advancements in manufacturing technology, including the integration of 3D printing in traditional manufacturing processes.

T.345/ Entrepreneurship & Marketing I [LH]

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 9th-12th graders

Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

This semester-long course offers an immersive experience in entrepreneurship and marketing, characterized by a highly project-based and problemsolving curriculum. Students will explore technology, design, and faith-driven entrepreneurship, engaging in hands-on activities that utilize the design thinking process to create ethical and impactful products or services. The course features guest lectures from industry professionals, case studies of successful companies, and interactive projects that foster innovation and problemsolving skills. Students will also build AI literacy, learning to leverage AI tools to enhance their projects. The semester culminates with a pitch event where students present their entrepreneurial solutions to contemporary issues inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

T.346/ Entrepreneurship & Marketing II [LH]

Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship & Marketing I

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 9th-12th graders

Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

Expanding on the principles learned in the first semester, this course emphasizes real-world applications and polished deliverables. Students will create, manage, and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies, including SEO, content marketing, and AI in marketing. The curriculum includes hands-on activities, guest speakers, and opportunities for internships and real-world applications. Students will further develop their AI literacy, using AI tools to optimize their marketing strategies and digital presence. Additionally, students will develop and personalize their own websites using HTML and CSS. The semester concludes with final presentations, where students demonstrate their refined digital marketing plans and personal branding strategies to a panel of industry experts.

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T.330/ AP Computer Science A

Prerequisite: A in Advanced Computer Programming or instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

As per the goals of the course as stated on the College Board website, students will design, implement, and analyze solutions to problems. They will use and implement commonly used algorithms and develop and select appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve new problems. Students will write solutions fluently in an object-oriented paradigm as well as write, run, test, and debug solutions in the Java programming language, utilizing standard Java library classes and interfaces from the AP Java subset. They will read and understand programs consisting of several classes and interacting objects and read and understand a description of the design and development process leading to such a program. Ethical and social implications of computer use will be discussed.

T.276/ Advanced Aerospace Engineering

Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Calculus Honors and Physics Honors or concurrently taking AP Physics C

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This is an advanced STEM Course concentrating on Rocketry Engineering. Students will learn how to apply advanced math and physics concepts into Rocketry Design, Build, and Launch processes. Additionally, theoretical Engineering principles and theories will be taught throughout the course with the materials available at MIT Unified Engineering OpenCourseWare will be integrated into this course extensively. Students with an age of 18 or above will have an opportunity to earn a Level I High-powered rocketry certification from the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) with additional cost and field trips. Moreover, students will have an opportunity to participate in the American Rocketry Challenge (ARC) and/or NASA Student Launch Initiative (SLI) competitions.

T.400/ Economics for Business & Innovation Honors

Prerequisite: B+ in Geometry Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course provides a practical and philosophical exploration of economics, business, and entrepreneurship and aims to put the School’s motto of “Character Before Career” into action. Students will engage with the study of economics, business and market principles, and real-world case studies while designing their own business ventures. Students will explore the philosophical foundations of business ethics and their practical applications in depth. The curriculum blends classical economic thought, modern financial principles, and entrepreneurial strategy, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Through guest lectures, interactive projects, and business simulations, students will analyze market structures, government policies, and the role of innovation in economic growth. The final project challenges students to conceptualize, develop, and pitch their own business idea, integrating economic principles and ethical decision-making.

Note: This course covers much of the content from the AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics courses and, with selfstudy, students will be prepared for those exams. Students in this class may sit for the AP exams on the SBS campus.

VISUALARTS

Mission

Visual Arts courses at The Stony Brook School strive to contribute to the integration of faith and learning by encouraging attitudes of appreciation, curiosity, reverence, and discipline which in turn promote an appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness as reflected in God’s Creation and character.

Placement

Access to Advanced Digital Art by Graphic Design and Videography students will be restricted to students who demonstrate ability and drive, as their work in that class will be largely independent

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MS.555/ MS Fine Arts

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Grades: MS Chamber Ensemble or MS Fine Arts is required for 7th and 8th graders

A.524/ Ceramics I [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5

Students in this course will learn how to hand build clay forms using the slab and coil methods and learn the basics of how to “throw” on the potter’s wheel. The course instruction will also include glazing and firing techniques.

A.525/ Ceramics II [LH]

Prerequisite: B in Ceramics I

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5

Students in this course will continue to explore the possibilities of creating with clay. Students will advance their skill and techniques in the methods of their choice. This course gives students an opportunity to use their prior knowledge and experience for deeper and broader exploration in ceramics.

A.516/ Studio Art [LH]

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Studio Art is an introductory studio course which provides a comprehensive foundation in drawing and painting that should assist students in their artistic development in any area of art. Students expand their skills incorporating principles of art and design as they experiment with a wide variety of media and methods. Studio Art provides abundant opportunities to hone perceptual skills through assignments which focus on direct observation. Exercises, projects, and exposure to diverse artists, help students acquire a deeper appreciation for learning directly from their materials and the ability to see what at first they did not see. First semester coursework emphasizes compositional design and achieving depth in the picture plane using both linear and aerial perspective. During the second half of the year, Studio Art introduces technical painting skills. Through diverse paint and mixed media exposure, in-class critique, gallery visitation, and Art History exploration, students develop a sense of artistic voice and learn about the cultural contexts that make works of art significant to a wider audience. Students receive coaching to develop their works in response to a variety of critical response methods which develop confidence composing original thoughts and expressing personal ideas in front of an audience. Upon completion of the Studio Art sequence, students may qualify for Advanced Art.

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A.523/ 3D Studies [LH]

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This studio course explores the elements and principles of 3D design. It is divided into 3 distinct units. Form & Space develops the fabrication skills necessary to practice the four basic methods of sculpture: additive (construction), manipulative (clay modeling), subtractive (carving), and substitutionary (casting). The second unit, Form & Function, introduces skills, strategies, and technology that are essential to designing functional forms and structures. Areas of focus include: product design, interior design, and architecture. Students receive training on key production tools. They are coached using current methods of design thinking and have opportunities to improve their design using a variety of critical response methods. The final unit, Form & Culture, explores the intersection of Art and Culture. Students are introduced to site responsive art, installation art, monumental art, performance art, community art, mixed media, and new media art projects. Emphasis is placed on investigation of identity, exposure to art theory, performative research, and cultural literacy. Students will design independent projects for exhibition and participate in collaborative exercises that challenge and reinforce concepts relevant to their independent work. Upon completion of the 3D Studies sequence, students may qualify for Advanced Art.

A.511/ Advanced Art

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of Studio Art or 3D Studies

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is for students with interest in focusing on the advancement of artistic techniques and preparation of portfolio development. Students will work with various drawing, printmaking, and painting media. Successful completion of this course will yield an extensive student art portfolio.

A.350/ AP Studio Art I

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of Advanced Art or Adv. Digital Art

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Lab Fee: $50

This course enables highly motivated students to produce college-level work in studio art in preparation for AP Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio or AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio. Students develop a portfolio of up to 15-24 works in a variety of media as outlined by the College Board syllabus. Each student completes their portfolio year with an “AP Show” in the School art gallery.

A.351/ AP Studio Art II

Prerequisite: AP Studio Art I

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Lab Fee: $50

This course enables highly motivated students to continue college-level work in studio art in preparation for AP Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio or AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio. Students develop a portfolio of up to 15-24 works in a variety of media as outlined by the College Board syllabus. Each student completes their portfolio year with an “AP Show” in the School art gallery.

A.352/ Advanced Seminar in Art: Missional Media

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of 3D Studies or Advanced Art

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Is there such a thing as "Divine Inspiration?" What is a Creative Calling? This course focuses on immersive and interactive media, and delivering a refined constructive message to a specific community with intention. Students conduct performative research and work independently or collaboratively to undertake a single year-long project in a media of choice. Students choose topics after extensive personal and cultural investigation. Interdisciplinaryprojects are highly encouraged. The seminar concludes with a site-responsive exhibition and public review of student work.

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A.545/ Introduction to Photography [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5

This is a single semester course designed to introduce the student to photography as an art form. Students will learn to use a DSLR camera, gain a basic understanding of the principles of exposure, learn to choose camera settings appropriate to the subject matter and shooting conditions, and cover some basic concepts of artistic composition so that they can produce good images intentionally rather than haphazardly. Students will also be introduced to basic image organization and retouching using Adobe Lightroom. The goal of this course is to graduate students with sufficient command of both photographic technology and photographic technique that they can take pleasure in crafting compositions that match their artistic vision. Access to both the DSLR cameras and the image editing software used in this class (Adobe Lightroom) will be provided by the school.

Note: Students will be provided with school issue DSLR cameras but are expected to provide their own external hard drive (SSD drives are recommended; 200 GB is sufficient). There is an equipment replacement fee if the camera and/or lens is damaged or lost. Replacement fee is up to, but not to exceed, $650.

A.546/ Advanced Photography

Prerequisite: Introduction to Photography and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This is a year-long honors level course. Students will learn to operate a DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera and take advantage of its features to unlock their own creative potential as they come to understand the functionality inherent in modern cameras. The course covers in-depth camera function, a thorough understanding of the principles of photographic exposure, digital asset management, post-production image improvement (retouching), and an in-depth exploration of artistic composition. Students will also be challenged to develop an understanding of image as a communication medium and how images are used to suggest or reinforce ideas.

Access to the image editing software used in this class (Adobe Lightroom) is provided by the school. Students should expect, however, to provide their own DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera and have access to a fixed 50mm lens.

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A.548/ Advanced Digital Art I: Yearbook

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of Adv. Photography or Graphic Design II

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Lab Fee: $50

Students who have completed the Graphic Design or Videography sequences and are wishing to do independent work in those fields may petition the Department Chair for approval to join this class.

This course is intended to introduce students to a broad range of artistic and technical skills required for modern photojournalism. This course will continue to develop the camera and Photoshop skills acquired in Digital Photography 635, as well as introduce students to layout and design. Students will learn the basics of portrait photography, sports photography, and photojournalistic photography and editing and retouching skills. They will be responsible to document various aspects of student life and prepare these images for the yearbook. This course will help interested students find possible venues for publication of their work in the school’s yearbook, which is the major project for this course.

A.549/ Advanced Digital Art II: Yearbook

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and completion of Advanced Digital Art I

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Lab Fee: $50

This course is a continuation of Advanced Digital Art I and yearbook production remains the major project for this course. As such, students continue to be responsible for documenting student life & significant school events; organizing, editing, and retouching these images; and using these images to design the layouts for the school’s yearbook. In addition, ADA II students are also responsible for the information acquisition and interviewing necessary to produce the textual components of various layouts. Students in this course also increasingly assume leadership, design, and editorial roles.

A.560/ Introduction to Videography [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5

This class combines in-class instruction and hands-on production workshops where students put into practice what they learn in the classroom. Students will be introduced to the various types of videos and instructed in the basics of video framing and composition, lighting, shots, and angles. Students synthesize these skills and begin to work on more advanced techniques through projects that require planning, storyboarding, and storytelling. For final projects, students have an opportunity to fine-tune skills and techniques contributing to videos for the school using professional lighting, sound, and video equipment.

A.563/ Graphic Design I [LH]

Term: Fall & Spring | Credits: 0.5

This course introduces students to the basics of design components in communication and advertising fields. Students will be introduced to some of the Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator skills to create various projects. Students will also work in the studio to create projects including screen-printing and t-shirt design. Student projects may be connected to marketing and communications for events on campus or for local businesses.

A.564/ Graphic Design II [LH]

Prerequisite: Graphic Design I

Term: Spring | Credits: 0.5

This course continues the foundation laid in Graphic Design I. Student projects may be connected to marketing and communications for events on campus or for local businesses. After successfully completing this yearlong course students may qualify for taking Advanced Digital Art.

WORLDLANGUAGES

Mission

The World Languages Department seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with love in a linguistically and culturally diverse world. Students will explore the relationship between language, culture, and history through the lens of God’s work in creation in order to fully appreciate His beauty, truth, and goodness and to engage in meaningful ways with an increasingly global society.

Placement

For new students interested in level 2 or higher of a language, a skills test may be necessary in addition to a transcript evaluation. Students may not retake the skills test, but may adjust their placement during their first year after assessment by their teacher, the World Languages Department Chair, and the Academic Office.

Students must complete through level 3 of a language to graduate. Students whose first language (or the language most commonly spoken in a student’s home) is not English are exempt from the World Languages requirement beginning in the 9th grade.

WORLDLANGUAGES

W.110/

Chinese I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This first-year course in Standard Chinese is for students who have no or very little prior experience in the language. Over the course of this first year, students will develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as gain basic understanding of Chinese culture. Students will learn Hanyu Pinyin (phonetic romanization) along with the four tones, in order to aid in proper pronunciation as well as enable students to digitally produce or type simplified characters. Computer-assisted technology and online course materials are an integral part of the instruction in this class. Students will acquire a strong foundation in basic Chinese language skills by the end of this first year. This course will follow National Standards for Foreign Language Education.

W.111/ Chinese II

Prerequisite: C in Chinese I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This course is a continuation of Chinese I. Having learned basic fundamentals skills, students will delve deeper into the more complex grammar structures, gain a stronger vocabulary and continue to improve their ability to recognize and digitally produce (text or type) simplified characters. Emphasis will be placed on conversational Chinese including correct pronunciation with proper tone or inflection. Technology and computer programs are an integral part of this course. At the end of the year, students will be able to type a full topical essay in simplified characters and hold a basic conversation about daily life.

W.112/ Chinese III

Prerequisite: C in Chinese II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

In Chinese III, students will continue to be challenged in all four areas, listening, speaking, reading and writing as they move towards fluency with greater ease and confidence. Much of our class time will be spent learning about Chinese history including famous historical figures and major events which impacted Chinese culture. More advanced oral presentations and more comprehensive digitally produced writing assignments are expected. By year end, most students will be able to give a brief overview of Chinese history in spoken Chinese. Students will also be able to engage with native speakers on a variety of topics, demonstrating cultural awareness and appropriateness, crossing both linguistic and cultural barriers, and appreciating the wonder and diversity of God’s creation through the learning of Mandarin Chinese.

W.114/ Advanced Chinese: Culture

Prerequisite: B+ in Chinese III and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

China is a fascinating country with a long enduring history, steeped in rich culture. In this advanced level course, students will progress in all aspects of their language skills as they delve deeper into Chinese culture. Topics covered will include: China’s geography, famous traditional holidays, Chinese Philosophy, religion and ideologies as well as Chinese inventions, cuisine, art, poetry, customs, etiquette, and more. Students will discuss and reflect upon the way in which China’s recent advancements and unprecedented developments over the past few decades have impacted and challenged old ideas and traditions. Students will watch movies depicting Chinese culture including a movie about teenage life in China today. Active class participation is expected from all students.

WORLDLANGUAGES

W.113/ Advanced Chinese: Literature

Prerequisite: B+ in Chinese III and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

[Not offered in 2025-2026]

In this advanced level course, students will continue to be challenged in all areas of language; listening, speaking, reading and writing as we take a broad overview of Chinese classical and modern literature. Over the course of a year students will reflect and discuss how the thoughts, feelings and experiences of Chinese people down through the ages are reflected in writing and poems. This will include reading experts from the Four Classical Novels, quotes from Chinese philosophers Confucius, Laozi, Mengzi as well as experts from Sunzi’s “The Art of War” and legalist Han Feizi. We will wrap up the first trimester studying a poem by QuYuan, a national hero who lived during the Warring States period. By second Trimester students will begin studying poems written during the Han, Tang and Song Dynasties including giants such as LiBai and DuFu. Towards the end of the year we will study samples of contemporary literature written in vernacular or “Baihua” the language of the common man, students will grow in their understanding of the political, social, and economic forces which brought about revolution ending centuries of dynastic rule. Students will reflect and discuss how the writings of LuXun, Lao She, and MaoZeDong helped transform China and how these changes clash with past held values as China continues to progress at a remarkable pace.

W.140/ Spanish I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This first year course is intended for students who do not have prior experience with the Spanish language. It introduces foundational grammar and thematic vocabulary of approximately 1000 words, including 200 regular and irregular verbs. There is a balanced approach to all components of language acquisition: listening and reading comprehension, writing skills and speaking. Students learn to introduce themselves, using short dialogues about their nationalities, family, personal interests and school life. Common and practical everyday phrases are also taught and practiced on a regular basis. Additional focus on the varied cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world is stressed. Students are encouraged to express themselves in Spanish during class time.

W.141/ Spanish II

Prerequisite: C in Spanish I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

As a continuation of Spanish I, students will develop their ability to communicate in Spanish while studying new vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures are taught , such as reflexive verbs, informal commands, and possessive pronouns. Past tense verb tenses are also introduced so that students can begin narrating past events and stories. Students are consistently required to speak and write in Spanish about relevant cultural topics and are required to express themselves in Spanish during class time.

WORLDLANGUAGES

W.142/ Spanish III

Prerequisite: C in Spanish II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

In the third year of study, an intensive grammar review of all indicative verb tenses occurs. Additionally, the present, past and future tenses within the subjunctive mood are taught. Students will present frequently in Spanish on Spanish-speaking countries, incorporating a variety of cultural aspects for each country. Attention is given to control complex grammatical structures and the building of a more comprehensive vocabulary. Many opportunities for speaking and writing are provided. Students will work towards advanced competency in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and the class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish.

W. 151/ Spanish 1P

Prerequisite: Prior Spanish experience and placement by World Languages Department

Term: Year | Credits: 1

As an alternative to Spanish I and II, Spanish 1P is designed for students with previous Spanish experience but need further foundation in the grammar or oral skills necessary to begin in Spanish 2. Placement is done by the department. Spanish 2P fulfills all the course outcomes of Spanish I and much of the outcomes of Spanish II. Students will develop their ability to communicate in Spanish while studying new vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures, such as reflexive verbs, informal commands, possessive pronouns, and past tense verbs. The listening and reading comprehension, writing and speaking skills, and cultural topics covered in Spanish I and II are covered in Spanish 1P at an accelerated pace. This class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish.

W.152/ Spanish 2-3 Honors

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 1P or A in Spanish 1 and instructor approval

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Spanish 2-3 Honors continues the sequence begun by Spanish 1P and fulfills all the course outcomes of Spanish II and III at an accelerated pace, including more advanced content that prepares students for upper-level Spanish courses such as Spanish IV Honors and AP Spanish. Students will develop their ability to communicate in Spanish while studying new vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures, such as indicative verb tenses and present, past, and future tenses in the subjunctive mood. Students will achieve advanced competency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking and cover the objectives of Spanish II, III, and beyond. This class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Students who complete Spanish 2-3 Honors fulfill the requirements of the World Languages sequence at SBS and are encouraged to enroll in Spanish IV Honors in the following year.

W.143/ Spanish IV Honors

Prerequisite: B+ in Spanish III

Term: Year | Credits: 1

In this Honors class students will learn to think creatively, read critically, speak intelligently, and write confidently in the Spanish language. Much dedication to study is required as students work towards greater communicative competence in Spanish. Students should expect 30 minutes of homework each night and to be stretched academically. The class is taught utilizing many authentic resources (current events and pop culture), which keep the class energetic and engaging. The class is taught entirely in Spanish.

WORLDLANGUAGES

W.341/ AP Spanish Language & Culture

Prerequisite: B+ in Spanish IV Honors

Term: Year | Credits: 1

The AP Spanish class is challenging because students are intellectually stretched as they reason, consider, debate complex issues completely in Spanish. Authentic resources are primary sources for our understanding of current issues in the Spanishspeaking world, such as politics, immigration, entertainment, and culture. After a tremendous amount of preparation, students will take the AP Spanish Language exam. Students should plan on 45 minutes of homework/self study each night in AP Spanish.

W.130/ Latin I

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This first-year course introduces the basic elements of the Latin language. Vocabulary skills are stressed both through simple spoken Latin and through emphasis on English words derived from Latin. Cultural and historical background topics and an examination of the GrecoRoman foundations of our modern civilization form an integral part of the course. Students read substantial passages in Latin (based on a Roman family), utilizing nouns and adjectives of the first three noun declensions and verbs of all four conjugations in all six tenses.

W.131/ Latin II

Prerequisite: C in Latin II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

A continuation of the process begun in Latin I, this course introduces the remaining major grammatical points with particular attention to the passive voice and subjunctive mood. The story of the Roman family, begun in Latin I continues, covering daily life in Rome. Students begin to learn in-depth Roman history, particularly the end of the Republic as it correlates to the text and to the Humanities courses at The Stony Brook School.

W.132/ Latin III

Prerequisite: C in Latin II

Term: Year | Credits: 1

Beginning with a comprehensive review of grammar and syntax, Latin III transitions students from created Latin stories to translation of authentic, unabridged Latin texts by such authors as Augustus, Eutropius, Cicero, and Caesar. Emphasis is placed on accurate translation and interpretation of texts, as well as the locating of texts and their authors in their proper historical and cultural context. Remaining grammar topicsconditional statements, gerundives and more uses of the subjunctive mood - are mastered. The study of Roman history continues and incorporates discussions of Roman emperors, law and politics.

W.134 & W.135/ Adv. Latin Literature A/B

Prerequisite: A- in Latin III

Term: Year | Credits: 1

This advanced elective course is intended for students who have demonstrated mastery of Latin grammar and a strong interest in classical civilization The class is conducted in a seminar format The Roman authors we read rotate each year depending on curriculum and students may take the course in consecutive years and not repeat the curriculum By the end of the course, students will have the requisite skills to self-study for the content of the AP Latin exam should they choose to do so.

WORLDLANGUAGES

W.120/ French I

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

This is a first-year, French course, offered by Gravitas faculty, which introduces foundational grammar and thematic vocabulary while encouraging students to express themselves immediately in the target language There is a balanced approach to all components of language acquisition: listening and reading comprehension, writing skills and speaking Students learn to conjugate in the present tense and express themselves with correct subject and direct object pronouns. Additional focus on the varied cultural aspects of the French speaking world is stressed through readings, online activities and collaborative group projects. During class meetings and while working with classmates, students are encouraged to communicate exclusively in French

W.121/ French II

Prerequisite: C in French I

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

French II continues the foundational grammar and thematic vocabulary from French I while teaching students to express themselves immediately in the target language Listening and reading comprehension, writing skills and speaking are all emphasized as students learn intermediate grammar and vocabulary Additional focus on the varied cultural aspects of the French speaking world is stressed through readings, activities and collaborative group projects Students are encouraged to communicate exclusively in French

W.122/ French III

Prerequisite: C in French II

Term: Year | Credits: 1 | Format: This course is taught virtually with live students and faculty by Gravitas

French III continues the advanced grammar and thematic vocabulary from French II while teaching students to express themselves immediately in the target language Listening and reading comprehension, writing skills and speaking are all emphasized as students learn advanced grammar and vocabulary Additional focus on the varied cultural aspects of the French speaking world is stressed through readings, activities and collaborative group projects Students are encouraged to communicate exclusively in French

E.350/ Advanced Humanities Research

Prerequisite: Application to the Academic Office

Term: Fall | Credits: 0.5 | Grades: 10th-12th graders

This advanced seminar offers students the opportunity to pursue their intellectual passions through rigorous, selfdirected research in fields ranging from literature and social sciences to theology, creative writing, and interdisciplinary studies. Following the Oxford tutorial model, students meet weekly to present, defend, and refine thesis-level work, culminating in a full-length research paper that demonstrates scholarly depth and original thinking. Admission requires submission of a formal petition to the Academic Office demonstrating both scholarly readiness and a well-defined research interest.

COLLEGECOUNSELING

E.158/ College Application Readiness [LH]

Term: Fall | Credits: 0 | Grades: Required for 12th graders

This course will usually meet once a week and is graded on a pass/fail basis. The course will not only provide instruction on submitting the strongest application for each student, it will also provide plenty of time to work on all aspects of the application, including but not limited to:

Building a balanced college list

Completing the Common Application and/or other applications

Brainstorming, writing, editing and completing the personal statement and supplemental essays

Preparing for college admission interview

Understanding the financial aid process and necessary documents

Students are automatically enrolled in this course, but may be exempted from this course with College Counseling Office’s permission

E.159/ College Application Readiness for Juniors [LH]

Term: Spring | Credits: 0 | Grades: Required for 11th graders

Building a balanced college list

Completing the Common Application and/or other applications

Brainstorming, writing, editing and completing the personal statement and supplemental essays

Preparing for college admission interview

Understanding the financial aid process and necessary documents

Students are automatically enrolled in this course, but may be exempted from this course with College Counseling Office’s permission

ATHLETICS

PE.200/ Better, Faster, Stronger

Term: By sport season | Credits: 0 | Grades: 9th-12th graders

This non-credit course allows students to train athletically under the direct supervision of a certified Strength & Conditioning coach. Personal workouts and coaching are provided to maximize student athletic goals and potential. This course does not fulfill the School’s athletic requirements for graduation unless granted permission by the Athletics Office.

To be eligible for the Better, Faster, Stronger program, a student must meet the following qualifications: 3.0 GPA for the previous quarter

New students must have had a strong academic record at their previous school with no grade below a B.

All grades must be above a C with no more than 5 missing assignments total Not presently be on an Academic Action Plan or Restoration Plan

7th and 8th grade students must additionally have parental permission, coach’s permission, a GPA above 3.3, and no grades below a C.

The Academic Office may determine that a student should be in study hall even if they meet the above requirements.

Note: It is sometimes possible for students to request the specific period they have Better, Faster, Stronger in their class schedules in order to minimize the amount of missed classes for athletic commitments such as early dismissals. Please make a request in writing to the Academic Office as soon as possible to be considered for this option. Depending on course selections and timetable, it may not be possible to fulfill requests and students should have alternative plans.